Obituary for Marjorie M. Kirby

Marjorie J.  (nee Milne) Kirby, recently of Ft. Worth, TX died on Oct. 12, 2019 at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Kirby. Born in Pittsburgh and raised in Ridley Park, PA, Marjorie was a long-time resident of Media, PA with her first husband, Mark O. Camp, MD.

A musical prodigy, she was a soprano with the unusual ability to sing in both the classical and the jazz/popular styles at the highest level. After singing professionally as a teenager, including a performance with Eugene Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra, she studied at Penn, leaving to attend Juilliard School of Music under a full scholarship.

Marjorie gave up a full-time career in jazz and classical performance to raise a family, but continued to sing professionally, including a position at 10th Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for the renowned organist and composer, Robert Elmore. She organized the popular musical programs at Rose Tree Park for Delaware County.  

"Gigi" was a devout Christian, a devoted wife, and a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  She was an athlete from her years at Ridley Park High School, where she played field hockey. Until late in her eighties she was still playing tennis and golf weekly (even winning a trophy at Springhaven Golf Club!).  She is survived by her five children, Claudia Camp (David Gunn), Mark Camp (Kate), Don Camp (Noel), Nancy Camp and Steven Camp (Catherine), ten grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at 10 am, followed by a service at 11am, Tues, October 22, 2019 at the Toppitzer Funeral Home at Arlington, 2900 State Rd, Drexel Hill, PA 19026.

Interment Arlington Cemetery, 2900 State Road, Drexel Hill, PA.

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